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by Thomas L. Friedman
Amazon Price: $16.77
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» No new information in this book. Friedman took the title from the last book he wrote and extended it to one that appears to love the earth.
» Mr. Friedman does an excellent job of describing the problem. He also leaves no doubt about the urgent need for a solution. He discusses many viable renewable energy sources, but recognizes the nee...
» Thomas L. Friedman's new book, "Hot, Flat, and Crowded" is an excellent read for every one interested in the future of planet Earth. Friedman draws connections between different topics which make one ...
» Following The Lexus and the Olive Tree and The World is Flat, this new volume from the witty and articulate pen of Thomas Friedman brings us up to date on the state of inter-connectedness of the entir...
» This is another excellent book by Thomas Friedman. I was interested in finding out how he would tie together hot and crowed with flat. I had read his book about the flat world. I found this book pr...
by Timothy Egan
Amazon Price: $9.68
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» I have read many books on history and biography. Egan's work is probably the finest of them all, bar none. To amplify this, after I finished reading the book I turned to page one and immediately read ...
» Timothy Egan has written a first-class book about the Great American Dust Bowl. The story documents how government and business--even with the best of intentions--can facilitate the destruction of an ...
» Excellant. I heard about the "Dust Bowl" but never imagined what it really was and how terrible of time in our history. This book really opened my eyes. Hearing the stories from people that survive...
» What was the worst environmental disaster of the 20th century? Would you believe the over-farming of the southern Great Plains that led to the enormous dust storms of the 1930s? The biggest of these s...
» ...since I was born in the late 60's yet here in 2008 I wanted to know about the folks that survived during that period of time, how they lived and why it had all happened. Timothy made this real and ...
by Rachel Carson
Amazon Price: $9.72
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» Every once in a while a book comes a long that has such a profound effect on society that it creates a movement for awareness and betterment. Rachel Carson's book, Silent Spring, is one of those. Si...
» Very important work by a very important figure in history, get it, read it, pass it on.
» With this comedy masterpiece, Rachel Carson launched a thorough and successful assault on pesticides commonly used in agriculture. After nearly 45 years, DDT is no longer used. Every organism on the p...
» This book is more than I expected it to be. It is way ahead of its time and makes an important contribution to the environmental movement.
» The book was delivered in good condition and in a timely fashion. I am very pleased with your services.
by Donald Worster
Amazon Price: $23.07
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by Daniel C. Esty, Andrew S. Winston
Amazon Price: $18.15
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» Compiles good examples of how several companies have changed their ways of doing business so as to survive and lead in an environment where the customers, shareholders and authorities have ever growin...
» Esty and Winston seem to be a perfect duo to write this book. Together they have a very strong and complementing background, ranging from experiences in academics and government to green and strategy ...
» I have revisited this book a number of times since I read it last year. It is a good resouce in understanding the benefits and dangers of going green.
» Excellent breakdown of the drivers for companies to go green. Also excellent analyses of strategies used by the corporate world to achieve their goals with green programs. Many examples of what worked...
» This is a great book! The information presented is very useful. I have also heard both authors speak at conferences. They have a great message and convey it clearly.
by Lester R. Brown
Amazon Price: $13.72
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» Lester R. Brown presents an excellent, comprehensive analysis and discussion of the major ecological and social challenges threatening humanity with the possibility of extinction. These include proble...
» This is one of the finest books to summarize in layman's terms both the problems and solutions to our unsustainable, industrialized economy. What distinguishes Lester Brown form other authors on the ...
» Lester Brown gives us a solid plan to save civilization from the ravages of Peak Oil and Global Warming. But at $190 billion a year, it just sounds too easy.
In fact Peak Oil is...
» This is a difficult book to get wrapped around. Which is good news, and then again it is bad news.
The good news is that this is an excellent and wide-sweeping run-up to the current healt...
» Then you must read this book. It clearly lays how mankind is on the road to ruin if we don't change our ways and the U.S. is no ways immune. It is hopeful also to read about tangible plans on how we...
by Paul Hawken, Amory Lovins, L. Hunter Lovins
Amazon Price: $12.91
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» I read Paul Hawken's book "The Ecology of Commerce" first. It was so good I decided to read this one too. It's just as good.
The name of the book describes what it is about very well. In...
» Although one might not completely agree with all of the ideas and concepts discussed in the book, it is a wonderful read for those who are both environmentally conscious and business world-savvy. As a...
» I am about halfway through this now and I find the book very engaging and not difficult to read. I do agree that the current edition is dated.
Kyoto costs too much? 80% reduction in car...
» The seller was quick to respond to the order, and the book was shipped to me promptly. I would buy from this seller again.
» Not a particularly easy read but well worth the effort. This book needs to be updated and revised for mass circulation with some degree of urgency. I have actually contacted two of its authors, indi...
by Renee Loux
Amazon Price: $16.50
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» I purchased this book because I wanted to green my home (and of course make environmentally friendly choices too). I've been trying to do this for years and have been overwhelmed. With so many product...
» Easy Green Living is a practical and down-to-earth guide to greening your lifestyle. It is very approachable and allows the reader to diagnose their current way of life while picking up tips to make ...
» I have never been motivated enough by any book to spend time and thought writing a review but this book is the exception. The book is unusually thorough, covering its subject matter in depth and brea...
» I've read many green living books and I have found this one to be my favourite by far. I've been surprised by the effectiveness of many of the homemade recipes and look forward to trying the rest of t...
» I have recommended this book to the Richardson Public Library. It is packed with lists of eco-friendly products one can buy, and even has recipes for making one's own cleaning items. I thought I was f...
by Alex Steffen
Amazon Price: $7.98
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» I found this to be among the most inspiring books that I have read this year. It is not a narrative but a vast collection of small essays and notes covering topics related to changing our environment ...
» Although the book looks very good and most interesting, it did NOT come with the box cover, as advertised. False advertising - I would suggest not ordering it from Amazon.
» This book is absolutely amazing and lifechanging because of all the important information that is in this book. You just have no idea how bad we treat the world and how close we are to destroying our ...
» A nonsensical belief that we can solve the environmental crisis by avoiding self change. Never in our history have their been a more deluded and narcissistic generation clambering to take the helm. We...
» A practical comprehensive compendium of the types of practices we will need to nourish if we are to live in a Bright Green sustainable and just future. More a catalog than an essay, it is divided into...
by Peter M. Senge, Bryan Smith, Sara Schley, Joe Laur, Nina Kruschwitz
Amazon Price: $19.77
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» At the end of this review following the links to other recommended books, I specify why this book receives four stars instead of five. Shortly I will load several images that will augment my written ...
» The Necessary Revolution: How Individuals and organizations are working together to create a Sustainable World. (TNR)
Value of TNR: The theme of TNR is that we must shift beyond being reactive i...
» Senge's book correctly identifies the sustainability challenge, gives a bit of history about how we got where we are and then establishes a framework for companies, individuals, governments and others...
» This is one of the most interesting and important contributions of 2008 to the vital area of sustainability thinking. MIT's Peter Senge is well known for deep analysis of organizational effectiveness...
» I am a fan of the Society for Organizational Learning's approach to large organizational and social challenges. This book closes the loop on the learning's of Senge's entourage which span from The Fi...
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